1980 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 243 kg more than 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan GT-R has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2779 mm |
